Columbia Union News

Story by V. Michelle Bernard

After communicating with denominationally employed treasurers around the world, Ann Gibson, assistant to the General Conference treasurer for treasurer training and emerita professor for accounting at Andrews University (Mich.), says she saw a need for training sessions for new treasurers.

Story by V. Michelle Bernard / Photos by Ray Hartwell, Darrell Bullock and Lana Bidley

The Emotional Wellness Summit, held January 13-17 in Orlando, Fla., was designed for health professionals and leaders, pastors and those who want to know more about prevention, treatment and recovery strategies for better mental health. Two union attendees answer our question about the event, sponsored by the North American Division Adventist Health Ministries, the South American Division and General Conference.

Union administrators team with Pastor Tara VinCross to start the REACH Columbia Union Urban Evangelism School, where young adults are not only staying in the church, they are transforming it—as well as the many lives they touch through boots-on-the-ground ministry.

The National Weather Service is predicting a winter storm for the Columbia Union Conference region this weekend and Minnie McNeil, union and Allegheny East Conference ACS/Disaster response coordinator, shares tips on being prepared.